LOS ANGELES — Ed Browning acknowledges that the relentless criticism from fans and (sometimes) media is not the favorite part about his son’s career as a college quarterback.

But to understand the perspective with which Jake Browning’s father views the world — and to understand why Jake has become more and more adept at allowing said criticism to roll off his back — let Ed explain why he doesn’t get all that worked up when he sees or hears strangers say not-so-nice things about the way his son plays football.

“At a very surface level, I would say it’s not your favorite thing to read,” Ed told The Athletic on Friday, four days ahead of No. 9 Washington’s clash with No. 6 Ohio State in the Rose Bowl. “However, at a much more important level, as a parent, you definitely realize that all of that’s a blessing in disguise — these kids getting some pressures and overcoming those pressures and those challenges.